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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,049.70, 237,074.55 and 158,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,049.70, 237,074.55 and 158,049.70 is: 237,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,049.70 : 237,074.55 = 158,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,049.70/237,074.55 = 158,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,049.70x = 237,074.55 × 158,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,049.70x = 37,469,561,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,469,561,505.14/158,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,074.55

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